Tyre

Israel is in captivity. Separated from homeland and temple worship, Israel longs for the day when she can return home. Not everyone in the region looks forward to the day of Israel’s return. In Ezekiel 26, we are shown that Israel’s neighbors are rejoicing in the destruction of the nation. In particular, the city of Tyre has sung songs of Israel’s destruction. As God turns His eyes on Tyre, a terrible prophecy is proclaimed. Tyre will be punished for her joy over someone else’s downfall. Tyre will become a barren place, a “bald” place, where no life will take root. The prophecy comes true when Alexander the Great conquers the city of Tyre approximately 250 years later. The lesson? Arrogance, human wisdom, and mortal strength are not what God calls us to rely on. We are called to lean on the strength of God. To place our trust in Him. He sees all. He moves justly. He prepares the future for His people. We don’t need to look to the world around us for our answers. We need to keep our eyes focused on Jesus.